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Did the Minister or her officials formally consult with Māori communities, hapū, or iwi before the Government announced its intention to propose amendments to the Education and Training Act to remove the obligation on schools to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and if so, who, when and what feedback was received?

Answered Question 20206 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • Did the Minister or her officials formally consult with Māori communities, hapū, or iwi before the Government announced its intention to propose amendments to the Education and Training Act to remove the obligation on schools to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and if so, who, when and what feedback was received?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

No